Devils Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Nearest CityFoscoe
River/StreamUT to Watauga River
Coordinates36.16000, -81.79060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Length410 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,731 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSeven Devils Resort Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00256
Federal IDNC00256
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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